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KClvtoknow,

It is difficult when two people who used to care for each other end up fighting over custody, money, and property issues. You are right, there are online resources that provide valuable information about these issues.

Jodee Redmond

LoveToKnow Editor

-- Contributed by: JCRedmond

It's really too bad when the relationship is broken up and to disperate the estate between the two guys who loved each other so much. he wants to all the money and do not want to bring-up our little daughter,it makes me rage of him and ask all the money back too, I heard someone told me that there are some good advice for single parents on singleparentdate site. so i join it, and find some good advices to help me to win this litigation. I think i am so lucky

-- Contributed by: KClvtoknow

Hi Lori,

You and your husband may be able to come to an arrangement where you keep the house in exchange for a cash payment or a transfer of a different asset to him. Please contact an attorney who can give you the appropriate advice for your situation. Since your daughter is going to require ongoing care, you may want to consult with a financial adviser who can help devise a plan to make sure her needs are looked after when you are no longer able to look after her.

Jodee Redmond LoveToKnow Editor

-- Contributed by: JCRedmond

hi, i have a question...i'm considering divorce..ok.. we have a daughter thats mentally disabled she's also physically disabled... she had a liver transplant in 98 she's totally dependant on meds. the doc. said she'll never come off the meds. cause of her rejecting so many times before. she has and always will live at home. she's 18 yrs. of age. the property is in my name it was inherited from my grandmother she signed it over to me about 8 yrs. ago i guess. well my husband and i have been married for like 24 yrs. do i have to sell my property and split the money with him? i feel that since i inherited it from my grandmother... and especially since i'll be the one taking care of our daughter..that i shouldn't have to sell it. she has to have roof over her head. thank you soo much

-- Contributed by: lori

Hi Caryn,

Attorney James Quigley, who contributes to our Ask a Divorce Lawyer page, answered this question as follows:

Generally, property received as an inheritance will be considered as a non-marital asset in the State of Illinois. It is important for the individual receiving the inheritance to keep that property separate and to not commingle that with any marital assets. In the event an inheritance is commingled with marital assets or is used to acquire property during the marriage which is then put into joint tenancy, the Court will then legally presume that the individual receiving the inheritance intended to make it a gift to the marriage. Again, it is imperative that the individual receiving the inheritance keep that inheritance in his or her individual name separate and apart from any marital assets in order to maintain the claim as non-marital property.

The law regarding inheritance and marital property may be different where you live. Please consult with a lawyer for advice about your situation.

Jodee Redmond LoveToKnow Editor

-- Contributed by: JCRedmond

is there any way that i can receive in our divorce part of my husbands inheritance?

-- Contributed by: caryn
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